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Documentary about five young British freestyle footballers who journey across the Americas to Argentina in the hope of meeting their hero, Diego Maradona. With no money for food, accommodation or travel, the boys hustle and busk their way from London to Buenos Aires using only their football skills and their charm, often being forced to go hungry and to sleep rough. The voyage of adventure and self-discovery that takes these boys far from their homes will change their lives forever. But will they eventually get to meet their idol?
Documentary looking at the two years Elvis spent as a soldier in the US army. Includes interviews with those who served alongside the King, as well as colour home movies and rare newsreel footage.
Thought-provoking political documentary by Canadian filmmakers Jennifer Abbott and Mark Achbar. In the mid-19th century, American corporations began to be legally recognised as individuals, a move that has given them unprecedented rights. In collaboration with novelist Joel Bakan, the filmmakers pose the question: if a corporation was a person, what sort of person would it be? Applying psychiatric principles and social research, they come to the conclusion that this 'person' would be a power-hungry, egocentric and highly destructive psychopath. The film won Best Documentary World Cinema Audience Award at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival.
A close-up look at some of the world's most desirable and powerful cars, revealing the secrets of their aesthetic and technical superiority. Cars featured include: Lamborghini Diablo and Miura; Jaguar XJ220; Viper; Corvette; Mustang; AC Cobra; GT40; F1 Espace; and Porsche 959.
Liverpool Football Club returned to the pinnacle of continental football at the end of the 2018-19 season, lifting their sixth European Cup on the back of a record-breaking league campaign. Having watched their team rack-up a stunning 97 points and take the battle for the Premier League crown to the final day, Kopites descended upon Madrid to draw the curtain on one of the finest season’s in their history. And, in the heat of the Spanish capital, Jurgen Klopp’s men stepped out in the Champions League final for the second year running. This time it was Tottenham Hotspur who stood in their way and, this time, the famous old trophy returned to Anfield after a 14-year absence. This was a season in which the Reds were firm and thrilling throughout, with a defence as solid as any in the club’s rich history and a strike-force that struck fear into teams throughout Europe. It was a season in which technical superiority and a collective will to win produced unforgettable results and, at times, defied belief. Disc 1: Season Highlights of every game. Disc 2: Champions League - Semi-Final 2nd Leg vs Barcelona (Full Game), and Champions League - Final vs Tottenham (Full Game)
Documentary about the life, tragic death and legacy of Diana, Princess of Wales. Known as the people's princess, they respected and related to Diana as a mother and a public figure. She was an avid campaigner for causes she believed in and helped to make the British monarchy more accessible and relatable. This documentary looks at her life and her work and the legacy she left behind.
Joanna Lumley travels back to the country that she came from to celebrate the great nation that it is today. A year older than Independent India itself, Joanna was born into the last days of The Raj and India was home to both sides of her family for several generations. Travelling over 5000 miles, Joanna explores India’s diverse landscapes, cultural traditions and extraordinary spirit, discovering how independence has changed and shaped it into the great evolving country it is today. Celebrating its beauty, wildlife, people, culture, history, modernity and absolute diversity, Joanna’s journey takes her on an exploration of India’s past, present and future, drawing on her own connections and experiences and learning from stories of others.
Guy Martin presents this three-part Channel 4 documentary in which he travels around China to learn more about its industrial development and technological advancement. On his cross-country journey, Guy builds an electric motorbike in a factory in Chongqing, explores the Yangtze River and visits the cities of Shanghai and Beijing, where he tries his hand at rickshaw racing and learns about the lifestyle of the country's new super-rich. He ends his trip by challenging himself to break the record for the fastest crossing of the Taklamakan Desert on a bike. The episodes are: 'Yangtze River', 'Beijing' and 'The Taklamakan Desert'.
Documentary about the career of Britpop band Oasis. Growing up on a
Manchester council estate, brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher started
their journey as Oasis in 1991. They hit the peak of their fame in 1996
as they played their home ground of Manchester City and two consecutive
nights at Knebworth.
Werner Herzog directs this documentary about the life and work of Italian composer and Prince of Venosa Carlo Gesualdo. The film takes a look at Gesualdo's musical career and his controversial personal life including his murder of his wife and her lover.
Documentary charting the revival and recovery of the Bolshoi Theatre after an attack on company director Sergei Filin in January 2013. In an exceptional turn of events, the Bolshoi Theatre grants the film crew unrestricted access backstage for the first time ever. Following on from the turbulent events, the management and dancers work to rebuild the reputation of the world famous ballet troupe. The documentary includes interviews with notable dancers Maria Alexandrova and Maria Allash and company director Anatoliy Iksanov.
Conor Horgan directs this documentary about Irish drag queen and gay rights activist Rory O'Neill AKA Panti Bliss. Filmed over a number of years, Rory speaks candidly about his upbringing in Ballinrobe, County Mayo, his career as Ireland's most popular drag queen and his role in the country's successful campaign for Marriage Equality.
Kevin Pollak directs this feature documentary that looks at why some of the funniest people in the world are miserable. With contributions from comedians, actors, presenters and writers including Jimmy Fallon, Bob Saget, Matthew Perry, Stephen Merchant and Jim Gaffigan, the documentary examines why those with miserable lives tend to deliver the funniest comedy.
Documentary series looking at the history of horror, fantasy and science fiction films. With contributions from well-known directors, writers, actors and composers, the series begins by looking at the 1960s film 'Blacula', then moves on to the 1970s where 'The Invasion of the Body Snatchers' and 'The Exorcist' are discussed, and finally on to the 1980s which features 'Alien', 'Star Trek' and 'The Howling'.
Documentary focusing on the jam band music scene. The feature follows musicians Umphrey's McGee, Keller Williams, The Disco Biscuits and Particle as they perform at the first annual Jam in the Dam festival in March 2005. Filmed in Amsterdam's Melkweg, the feature includes interviews with the various artists and fans taking part in addition to the group's live performances.
All six episodes of the documentary series that dramatises airborne combat missions and tells the stories of the expert fighter pilots involved. The programme features aircraft including Spitfires, Lancaster bombers and Phantom fighters as well as interviews with their surviving veteran pilots and insights from military historians. The episodes are: 'Douglas Bader', 'George Beurling', 'Wingwalker', 'The Tuskegee Airmen', 'Robin Olds' and 'Gabby Gabreski'.
Feature documentary about the modern world of rugby. Incorporating footage of matches, newsreels, behind-the-scenes clips and interviews with players Jonny Wilkinson and Martin Johnson, the documentary looks at how Sir Clive Woodward coached the England team to their World Cup victory in 2003 and how that achievement paved the way to modern rugby. |
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